In 2006, DimmidiSì made its debut with the line of Le Zuppe Frescherealizzate according to the Italian tradition, opening up a new market and creating a genuine product category that did not exist before, of which it is now the leader with a 38% value share (Nielsen data Year 2022, IT
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At the beginning of August, the European Commission validated the 60 million € [64.28 million USD] in aid promised by the French government “for organic farmers hit by the current crisis in organic consumption and for those who have suffered significant economic losses.” The French Prime
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Yesterday, the dollar climbed to a six-month peak, reversing earlier losses. This was due to new data showing the services sector picked up steam last month amid a rise in new orders and businesses paying higher prices. read more

It was the new President of the Consortium for the Protection of the Fucino Potato PGI, Benedetto Caiola, a potato grower from the farm of the same name, who represented the producers at the meeting on Tuesday, 05 September 2023, which dealt with the 2023/2024 trade policy as well as
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Independent seed specialist and plant breeder Elsoms has announced the formation of a new partnership with Crookham Company (Caldwell, USA). Headquartered in Germany the new business, which will operate under the Elsoms name, will manage the Crookham and Snowy River (Victoria, Australia)
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Tomato prices have been consistently high throughout the summer period, and even now, in the first days of September, there is no sign of a reversal in the trend, as shown by our latest wholesale market survey (click here to read). read more

Almeria's bell pepper season is starting with very small quantities, mainly in the municipalities of Berja and Dalías, although there won't be a significant production available until mid-October. read more

For the first time in over 10 years, Wonderful® Pistachios launches a new in-shell flavor: Seasoned Salt. Rolling out at retailers across the U.S., Wonderful Pistachios’ new In-Shell Seasoned Salt flavor is a blend of savory seasonings accented with garlic, onion and paprika. read more

In 2006, DimmidiSì made its debut with the line of Le Zuppe Frescherealizzate according to the Italian tradition, opening up a new market and creating a genuine product category that did not exist before, of which it is now the leader with a 38% value share (Nielsen data Year 2022, IT
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Focusing on a series of installations with three-dimensional and virtual effects, the new global Chiquitabased campaign on the claim It Peels So Good. A love brand that is lifestyle It peels so good campaign read more

Analysts at EastFruit have recently summarised the 2023 season of Georgian blueberries. Usually, the season lasts only two months, June and July. However, the official trade data reveals that for the first time ever Georgia has exported blueberries in August. read more

Grupo Alcoaxarquía, a national leader in the marketing of avocados and other organic fruit, has given Tresmares Capital, an investment platform in Spain supported by Banco Santander, a stake in its capital. read more

In Extremadura, Spain's fig producing region par excellence, with 55.5% of the country's total production, volumes have increased considerably in the current season, even reaching "historic" figures, according to Francisco Balas, of Higos Fiki. read more

This week has been sweltering in Europe. In the Netherlands, there are even reports of, possibly, the first-ever September heat wave. Wonderful for some, but it coincides precisely with Belgian Conference pear harvesting. That is not only an issue for the pickers, it could cause some problems
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"Carbon farming should be seen as a new frontier for combating climate change, within which the agricultural sector is a major player due to its obvious impacts on production and income and its strong mitigation potential." thus
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With its apples present in 4 continents and more than 50 countries, Vip, the Association that groups the fruit and vegetable cooperatives of Val Venosta, could not miss the Asia Fruit Logistica 2023, taking place these days (6-8 September). Representing Vip in Hong Kong
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Extreme weather is causing havoc in Greece and Turkey as well as Bulgaria. Rains have caused flooding, resulting in the deaths of at least seven people. For Greece, Volos and Zagori were hit extremely hard. A couple of fruit exporters have expressed their worries, but the total effect of the
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In association with Fruithandel Wouters and ABCz Group of Belgium, Proprietary Variety Management (PVM) is pleased to announce it has been granted the license to manage the Celina cv. pear in the United States. read more

One billion euro of turnover at risk. This is the value of fresh fruit and vegetables in Italy, which today is going through a crisis inflamed by rising inflation, as noted by Ismea (graph). And so, a familiar product for 93% of Italians, risks not being
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The draft amends the following Royal Decrees:RD 1045/2022 on basic income support entitlements for the sustainability of the Common Agricultural PolicyRD 1047/2022 regulating the system for the management and control of interventions under the Strategic Plan and other aid under the Common Agricultural Policy.
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